Job Description
Join TechNova Solutions as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer and become the guardian of excellence in our cutting-edge software ecosystem. We're seeking a meticulous professional to architect, implement, and optimize QA strategies that deliver flawless user experiences. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality at every development stage while championing automation best practices. Our Austin-based tech hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact product integrity and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute comprehensive test plans covering functional, regression, performance, and security testing
- Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks using Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright
- Lead defect lifecycle management in JIRA, ensuring clear documentation and resolution tracking
- Conduct root cause analysis of critical bugs and implement preventive measures
- Drive continuous improvement in QA processes through metrics and feedback loops
- Mentor junior QA engineers and establish quality standards across development teams
- Validate API integrations and microservices architecture using Postman and SoapUI
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in quality assurance with 3+ years in automation testing
- Expertise in Selenium, Cypress, and end-to-end testing frameworks
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and test orchestration
- Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner) and security testing
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and defect management tools
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- ISTQB certification or equivalent quality assurance credentials
- Proficiency in SQL and API testing methodologies